Directions

The Country Inns & Suites, Fond du Lac is conveniently located off Highway 41, approximately one hour north of Milwaukee and one hour south of Green Bay.

Conveniently located near:

• Galloway House & Village (2 miles)
• Kristmas Kringle Shoppe (2 miles)
• Fond du Lac Fairgrounds (3 miles)
• Forest Mall (3 miles)
• Lakeside Park (5 miles)
• EAA Air Adventure Museum (13 miles)
• Lambeau Field (60 miles)
• Milwaukee Zoo (60 miles)
• Downtown Milwaukee (62 miles)
• Miller Park (63 miles)

RECREATION

Enjoy the sites and sounds of Wisconsin and Lake Winnebago, when you stay at the Country Inn & Suites, Fond du Lac! The city of Fond du Lac is located on the shoreline of the biggest inland lake in the state, offering corporate and leisure travelers a bountiful amount of recreational options in and around the city. Relax in a local park, take a Winnebago road trip or visit the historic Galloway House.

ACTIVITIES

Do-It-All Sports Arena
Indoor/outdoor sports center offering soccer, arena football, basketball, volleyball, roller hockey, inline skating, climbing cave, hi ball, outdoor & indoor paint ball, kids' softplay area, driving range, video lounge. Located 3 miles north of Fond du Lac on highway 151. Call (920) 922-2255.

Open:
June-August: Thursday 7pm-11pm, Friday 7pm-Midnight, Saturday 10am-Midnight, Sunday 10am-11pm

September-May: Monday-Thursday 4pm-10pm, Friday 4pm-Midnight, Saturday 10am-Midnight, Sunday 10am-10pm.

Fondy Sports Park
Indoor/outdoor sports and amusement park offering go-karts, off road karting, paintball shooting gallery, bumper boats, lighted golf driving range, mini golf, video arcade, hi ball/aero ball and batting cages. Snack bar & picnic areas also available. Located at N5820 Hwy 151-South.

Open: April-October. Call (920) 923-6400.

Kristmas Kringle Shoppe, Ltd.
This Midwest favorite has long been a destination for shoppers of all ages. The two-story Bavarian style shop boasts an interior that resembles streets of quaint European shops, lined with more than 70 themed Christmas trees, collectibles, animated figures, and imported ornaments. Located only minutes from the hotel at 1330 S Main Street.

Open Monday-Thursday 9am-6pm, Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 10am-5pm. Special holiday hours. Call: 1-800-721-2525 or (920) 922-3900.

Lake Winnebago Road Trips
Drive around Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin's largest inland lake, and discover 88 miles of contrasting shoreline and unique community adventures. At 28 miles long and 11 miles wide, Winnebago is the 2nd largest inland lake in the 48 states. Tour route points out the beauty, history and attractions of various communities along the way. Tour includes Fond du Lac, Calumet County, the Fox Cities, and Oshkosh. Click on the link above for more information.

Lighthouse & Observation Deck
Climb this 40-ft tall working lighthouse for a spectacular view of Lake Winnebago and Lakeside Park. The city's signature attraction and the most photographed structure in town! Built in 1933 during the Great Depression, wooden Cape Cod style painted white with a flagstone base. Located at Lakeside Park on the North end of Main Street. Complimentary, self-guided tours April 15-Oct 15, weather permitting.

Open: 8:00am to dusk. For more information call 1 (800) 937-9123.

EAA Air Adventure Museum
Marvel at aviation innovations in the collection of more than 250 historic airplanes. Take a ride in a vintage airplane at Pioneer Airport-a real working aerodrome right out of the "golden age" of aviation. Witness a piece of history in the Eagle Hangar, a tribute to World War II aviation. And get "hands on" in Hangar X, the exciting interactive gallery for kids of all ages!

Road America
Located only 30 minutes from the Country Inn & Suites in Elkhart Lake, Road America is the area's mecca for race fans. With a racing schedule of large variety, you'll be sure to find a race to suit you! For track schedule, click on the link above.

GOLF

Rolling Meadows Golf Course
27-hole championship course. Full pro-shop and practice facility. Visit the bar and grill with your foursome or group. Lessons, club fitting, and gift certificates available. Located at 560 Rolling Meadows Drive near the intersection of highways 151 & 41. Call (920) 929-3735.

Whispering Springs Golf Club
18-hole championship golf course. Bent grass tees, greens and fairways. Complete practice facility. Four-star rating from Golf Digest. Located off Highway 23, 3.5 miles east of Fond du Lac's Main Street at the top of the ledge. 380 Whispering Springs Dr. Call (920) 921-8053

HISTORICAL SITES

Galloway House & Village
The 30-room mansion was the "farmhouse" of the Galloway family for three generations. Purchased from Salim Newton as a simple but decorative house, the Galloways built ornate additions to turn the house into a showplace of gracious living and entertaining. The hand-carved woodwork, etched glass, and hand-stenciled ceilings are a few of the marvels of the lifestyle of a bygone era. Each building of the village is its own step-back-in-time from a country church and one-room schoolhouse to a grist mill and more.

Open:
Memorial Weekend through Labor Day. Weekends in Sept & Oct. 10-4pm.
Adults $8.00, students 12 yrs and under $4, Pre-schoolers free. Family rate $20.

Located at 336 Old Pioneer Rd.
(920) 922-1166

PARKS

Lakeside Park
Bring the family for fun in Fond du Lac's 400-acre Lakeside Park, on Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin's largest inland lake. The park offers picnic areas, shelters, playground, deer park, ball diamonds, marina, and boat launch ramps. Train ride, old fashioned carousel, bumper boats, aqua bikes, and canoes. Park glows with thousands of holiday lights and animated displays each December, drawing visitors statewide. Located at end of North Main Street and end of North Park Avenue. Call 920.929.2950

Kettle Moraine State Forest (Northern Unit)
Over 30,000 acres of lush, dense forest, prairies and sparkling lakes formed by glaciers 12,000 years ago. Recreation for campers, swimmers, hikers, bikers, cross-country skiers, and snowmobilers. Hunting and fishing available. Park sticker required. Located 18 miles Southeast of Fond du Lac.

Monday-Friday call 262.626.2116. Saturday-Sunday call 920.533.8322.

Wild Goose State Biking & Hiking Trail
A haven for bird watchers, the trail borders the famous Horicon Marsh with more than 260 bird species. Used spring, summer, and fall by bicyclists and hikers (68 miles round trip). Snowmobilers connect with 300 miles of trails. Located on Rolling Meadows Drive South of Highways 41 & 151. Call 1(800) 937-9123.